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LJ58 LNC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,062 mi
Last recorded155,062 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LNC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 155,062 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 117,215 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 117,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 100,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect on limits advs change (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limits advs change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,784 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 83,235 miles

handbrake just made min requiremet of 16% efficiency

Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,657 miles

stone chips front windscreen.

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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LJ58 LNC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 LNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ58 LNC registered?

LJ58 LNC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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